Rhino Filming in Uganda can be done in two places namely:
- Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC)
The ziwa Rhino Sanctuary is undoubtedly the best Place to film Rhinos in Uganda – located approximately 208km/129 miles from Entebbe (180 kilometres/110 miles from Kampala) – a journey that lasts approximately 3½-hours by road. It was established in 2005 to reintroduce the southern white rhinoceros to Uganda. The long-term goal of the sanctuary is to “build a sustainable rhinoceros population and relocate rhinos back to their original habitat in Uganda’s protected areas”. In Uganda, you can see Rhinos in the wild only at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Filming Rhinos at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary requires you to obtain media card and location card if you are a foreign filmmaker. However, if your are a journalist or a filmmaker in Uganda, you just need to pay entry fees and filming fees to the authority taking care of Ziwa Rhino sanctuary.
Where to stay during Rhino Filming at Ziwa Rhino Sancturay
It’s better to stay at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to experience the amazing atmosphere at Amuka Lodge, Ziwa Rhino Guest House, Ziwa Rhino Lodge or stay in your Tents at the camp.
Filming at Uganda Wildlife Education centre
It was formerly called Entebbe zoo and situated 15 minutes drive from Entebbe Airport thus in Entebbe town. Uganda Wildlife Education Centre protects a number of wildlife in captivity however, in this article, we are focusing on Rhino Filming. For budget filmmakers, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre is an ideal place for filming Rhinos. Two southern white Rhinos are available for filming.
Crystal film fixers Uganda can assist you arranging all your ground pre- production work: accommodation booking, Transportation, Security, filming permits and clearing filming equipment among others.
When you are planning to film Rhinos at Uganda Wildlife Education Centre prepare to stay at one of the following accommodation.
Okra House Entebbe, Prestige Resort Cottage, Airport Unique Hotel, Gorilla Africa Guest House among others.
What is the best season for Filming Rhinos in Uganda?
Rhino Filming is done all year round however, dry season is the best time: December to February and then June to October. Filming in Uganda can be complete when Rhino filming at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary is supplemented with gorilla filming in Bwindi Impenetrable National park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Always contact crystal film fixers to simplify your filming experience in Uganda.
